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15 Cards in this Set
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The superior end of the patella is called the what?
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base
-develops in tendon of quadriceps femoris- |
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The pointed inferior end opf the patella is referred to as what?
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apex
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The larger, medial, weight-bearing bone of the leg?
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tibia
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The proximal end of the tibia is expanded into a lateral and a medial condyle? T/F
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True
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Where would you find the tibia tuberosity?
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anterior surface of tibia
-point of attachment for patellar ligament- |
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The medial surface of the distal end of the tibia forms what prominent?
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medial malleolus
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The smaller, lateral bone of the leg?
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fibula
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The head of the proximal end of the fibula, articulates with what part of the tibia?
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inferior surface of the lateral condyle
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The distal end of the fibula has a projection called?
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lateral malleolus
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The proximal region of the foot and consists of 7 tarsal bones?
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tarsus (ankle)
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Which two tarsal bones are located in the posterior part of the foot?
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1.talus
2.calcaneus |
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The calcaneus is the largest and strongest tarsal bone? T/F
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True
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The anterior tarsal bones include what bones?
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1.navicular 2.three cuneiforms (third-lateral,second-intermedial, first-medial)
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The calcaneus is the only bone of the foot to articulate with the tibia and fibula? T/F
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False-the talus is the ONLY bone to articulate with tibia & fibula-
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The articulations with tibia, fibula and the talus form what joint?
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talocrural joint (ankle joint)
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